Biology

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: 1 November 2023

Applications Close: 5 January 2024

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via KentChoices.

Biology is the study of living organisms and covers a wide variety of topics including organisms, cells, exchange and mass transport, biochemistry, genetics and ecosystems.

In fact, biological issues are never far from the headlines, be they G.M crops, HIV, the human genome, obesity or deforestation. Students will learn about the biology behind contemporary issues such as DNA structure, mutations and control within the human body. They will also explore the different types of cloning and inherited change, along with cell recognition and the immune system.

General entry requirements to study Level 3 qualifications at Hillview Sixth Form are Grade 4 or above in English Language and Grade 6 or above in Maths plus 3 other GCSE subjects at 4 or above.

Subject specific entrance requirements are:

GCSE Biology Grade 6 or above, Chemistry Grade 6 or above, or GCSE Combined Science minimum Grades 7/6. GCSE Maths grade 6 or above plus English Language grade 5 or above. An APS of 5.5 or above.

Where will it lead:

A qualification in Biology can lead to a variety of jobs and careers including Nursing, Medicine, Radiology, Dentistry, Research, Fieldwork, Pharmaceuticals, Pathology, Conservation and Physiotherapy, to name but a few.